Evangelical Community Church of Blue Island

VISION
Enjoy God- The 'gospel' is the good news that through Jesus Christ God has made a way for us to have a relationship with Him. God's kingdom has come to the world for this purpose, so that we are not only right with God but have a personal intimate love with Him. Once we embrace this and are brought into God’s kingdom we are free to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. We cling to the Bible and with it as our final authority; we will adapt our methods to engage existing and emerging cultures. The Bible directs everything we do and every effort we undertake for the Kingdom. (Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16)
Engage people- We are passionate about the gospel bringing peace and rest to our city. Nothing motivates us more than the gospel to humbly serve, reach and love all the diverse people around us. (Luke 19:10, John 10:10)
Elevate the Kingdom- Because of Jesus’ finishing work, we are part of God’s wonderful kingdom and serve in it joyfully. The gospel creates a new community which not only sustains people but serves as a sign of God's rule and reign. Christ gives us a radically new identity, freeing us to accept people we once avoided and to break the burden of what once consumed us. (Daniel 4:3, Matthew 6:33, John 18:36)